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Anna Buono's passion is protecting the interests of healthcare providers. While experienced with litigating disputes across various industries, she focuses on healthcare litigation, including medical staff litigation, government investigations, qui tam actions, and administrative actions. Her two decades as an attorney has been distinguished by noteworthy victories in federal and state trial and appellate courts and arbitration. Anna's extensive experience litigating a comprehensive variety of claims for a wide spectrum of clients provides her with significant insights and a creative means of litigating and negotiating resolutions.
Anna identifies her clients' litigation objectives early on and develops strategies designed to achieve those objectives efficiently and effectively.
Practice Highlights
General healthcare litigation
Protects clients involved in the healthcare industry with complex legal requirements that complicate the typical business or employment dispute.
Healthcare fraud experience
Handles investigations and litigation in a broad range of healthcare fraud cases involving hospitals, laboratories, and other healthcare providers.
Peer review
Represents healthcare providers in peer review hearing proceedings and litigation resulting from peer review activity.
Healthcare Litigation
Defense of hospital organizations in peer review litigation
Defending hospital organizations in hearings and various litigation involving medical staffing decisions in trial and appellate courts, including anti-SLAPP motions and appeals. (Ongoing)
Qui Tam defense
Represented healthcare company in qui tam disputes alleging actions under the False Claims Act, California False Claims Act, and California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act. (Los Angeles Cty. (Calif.); C.D. Cal.; D. Mass. 2024)
Defense of healthcare providers in regulatory investigations and administrative actions
Defending healthcare providers in investigations and administrative actions, including challenges by regulatory boards and government agencies. (Ongoing)
Employment defense for healthcare systems and others
Defending healthcare companies against single-plaintiff claims involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation. (Ongoing)
Subpoena and CID response
Working with various healthcare entities on responding to subpoenas and civil investigative demands. (Ongoing)
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Brand Protection and IP Litigation
Anti-counterfeiting litigation and arbitration
Represented one of the world's largest retailers in anti-counterfeiting and trademark enforcement litigation. (W.D. Wash., AAA 2020-2024)
Software contract and copyright dispute
Represented software solution provider in two cases involving declaratory relief, breach of contract, and copyright infringement claims. Settled favorably on eve of trial. (Los Angeles Cty. (Calif.) Super. Ct., C.D. Cal. 2019)
Anti-piracy and consumer protection litigation
Represented multinational technology company in copyright, trademark, and consumer protection enforcement actions filed against tech support companies and distributors of counterfeit and otherwise illegally-acquired software and software components, leveraging cutting-edge cyberforensic investigations and evidence. (C.D. Cal. 2014-2019)
Trademark dispute
Represented UK company in trademark case brought in the Southern District of California. Achieved early dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction. (S.D. Cal. 2012)
Color mark dispute*
Successfully represented color mark holder in trial of highly contentious dispute; awarded $6 million judgment and fees, which was upheld on appeal. (C.D. Cal. 2007; 9th Cir. 2008)
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Commercial Litigation
Employment defense
Defending multiple entities against age, disability, and sex discrimination allegations involving joint employer doctrine. (Ongoing)
Derivative claims
Representing minority member in arbitration of Oregon LLC dispute involving claims of financial fraud and breach of contract. (Ongoing)
Trade secret defense
Defended company and individuals in trade secret misappropriation and related contract claims. (Orange Cty. (Calif.) 2024)
Contract defense
Defended one of the world's largest cloud platform providers in multiple contract dispute arbitrations. (King Cty. (Wash.) AAA 2022-2024)
Insurance coverage
Obtained summary judgment for insurer on coverage-related claims. Summary judgment upheld by 9th Circuit Court of Appeal. (C.D. Cal. 2022; 9th Circuit 2024)
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Admitted to Practice
- Oregon, 2020
- Washington, 2020
- California, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Education
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2004, cum laude
- Articles Editor, Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review
- Dean's Honor List
- Order of the Coif
- First Honors: Evidence, Copyright Law, Antitrust Law, Introduction to Appellate Advocacy
- Sayre Macneil Honor Scholarship
- Loyola Scholarship
- St. Thomas More Law Honor Society
- B.S., Hospitality Administration, Boston University, 1997, summa cum laude
- Dean's List
- University Merit Scholarship
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Treasurer, Order of Omega National Honor Society
Memberships & Affiliations
- Multnomah Bar Association, 2021-present
- Oregon Women Lawyers, 2021-present
- Editor, Publications Committee; Member – California Society for Healthcare Attorneys, 2016-present
- American Health Lawyers Association, 2016-present
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, 2018-present
- The Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2004-present
Background
- Associate, Arnold & Porter LLP, Los Angeles, 2008-2010
- Associate, Heller Ehrman LLP, Los Angeles, 2004-2008
- Research Assistant, Professor Laurie L. Levenson, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2002
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Presentation
05.20.25
Presentations
Speaker, "Medical Staff Privilege Disputes: What to Expect with a Litigious Practitioner," Healthcare Industry Summit 2025, Culver City, Calif. Read More 03.30.23
Presentations
Healthcare
Panelist, "Mind the Gap: Cautionary Tales from Recent Government Enforcement Activity," Annual Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine, Culver City, Calif.
Presentation
02.13.19
Presentations
Healthcare
2019 Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine, Los Angeles Read More Presentation
02.13.18
Presentations
Healthcare
2018 Health Care Regulatory and Compliance Seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine, Los Angeles Read More 03.8.17
Presentations
Healthcare
2017 Health Care Regulatory and Compliance Seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine, Los Angeles
Publications
Spring 2014
Publications
"Certification Programs: Franchises or Not?" Franchise Law Journal, Vol 33, No. 4 Read More External LinkPublications
01.02.13
Publications
"'Ladies' Night' Promoters May Be In For A Rude Awakening," Law 360 Read More External LinkPublications
Summer 2012
News
Media & Entertainment
"ACLU Gives Award to DWT for Defense of L.A. Artist," Davis Wright Tremaine Pro Bono Report Read More Publications
August 2011
Publications
Brand Protection & Enforcement
"Montz v. Pilgrim Films & Television, Inc.: Copyright Preemption and Idea Submission Cases," Communications Lawyer, American Bar Association, Vol. 28, No. 2 Read More Insights
06.01.11
Advisories
Media & Entertainment
9th Circuit: California Idea-Submission Claims Not Preempted by Copyright Act Read More
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